Report – Inter Milan Consider Demoting Argentine Flop To U23 Squad If He Refuses To Leave In January

Serie A giants Inter Milan are reportedly ready to take drastic measures against forgotten Argentine center-back Tomas Palacios.

According to FCInterNews, the 22-year-old is at risk of being ‘demoted’ to the U23 squad after refusing several offers from abroad.

Tomas Palacios swapped Independiente Rivadavia for Lombardy in the summer of 2024.

However, he has failed to settle at the San Siro.

Indeed, he made just three cameo appearances last term under Simone Inzaghi.

Furthermore, he has yet to register a single minute under Cristian Chivu this season.

Inter Milan to Demote Tomas Palacios to U23 Squad

MONZA, ITALY – MARCH 02: Nikola Vlasic of Torino is challenged by Tomas Palacios of Monza during the Serie A match between Monza and Torino at U-Power Stadium on March 02, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

Palacios has been on the pits since late October due to a hamstring injury.

Though he is on the verge of recovery, the out-of-favor defender is unlikely to return to Chivu’s good graces.

Meanwhile, the player rejected several offers in the summer, insisting on staying and fighting for his place at San Siro.

If Palacios continues to play hardball, Inter may have no choice but to sideline him.